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CX08 UPA

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UPA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 99,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F door handle broken

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,847 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 82,131 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xrears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,269 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,868 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,868 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Feb 2014 50,795 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,479 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,265 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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CX08 UPA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX08 UPA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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